Oiled Oak Flooring

Brushed and oiled, hardwax oiled and UV oiled oak: 48 floors with a soft, natural matt finish that soaks into the timber rather than sitting on top of it. Supplied across the UK and fitted by our own team in London and the South East.

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Why choose oil

Oil is the traditional way to finish an oak floor, and still the most natural-looking.

Look

Natural and matt

Oil soaks into the grain and hardens there, so the floor looks and feels like bare timber, with a soft sheen rather than a coated surface.

Repair

Spot-repairable

A scratch or worn patch can be cleaned, lightly abraded and re-oiled on its own. There is no need to sand the whole room.

Care

Simple to maintain

Sweep or vacuum, clean with a soap made for oiled floors, and refresh busy areas with a maintenance oil when they start to look dry.

Oiled or lacquered?

Both protect the oak well. The difference is how they look, how they wear and how they are repaired.

Choose oiled when

You want the most natural, matt look
You would rather repair small areas than refinish whole rooms
The floor has character grain or a brushed texture
You are happy to refresh it now and then

Finishes guide

Choose lacquered when

You want the lowest day-to-day maintenance
Kitchens, hallways and busy family rooms
You want a very pale floor to stay pale
You would rather not think about the finish for years

Lacquered oak flooring

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What is brushed and oiled oak flooring?

Brushing draws a wire brush along the grain to lift the softer timber and leave a gentle texture. The board is then oiled, which soaks into that texture and brings out the grain. The result is a natural, tactile matt floor that hides everyday wear well.

What is the difference between hardwax oil and UV oil?

Hardwax oil combines natural oils and waxes that cure in the timber. UV oil is cured instantly in the factory under ultraviolet light, so it is hard-wearing from day one. Both are maintained the same way once the floor is down.

Is oiled oak flooring hard to maintain?

No. Regular sweeping and a damp clean with a soap made for oiled wood floors is all most rooms need. Busy areas benefit from a maintenance oil every so often, and any damaged patch can be repaired on its own without sanding the whole floor.

Is oiled oak good in a kitchen?

It can be. Oiled oak resists spills if they are wiped up promptly, and any marks can be spot-repaired. If you want the least maintenance in a busy kitchen, a lacquered floor is the easier choice.

Can oiled engineered oak go over underfloor heating?

Yes. The finish makes no difference; every engineered oak floor we supply is suitable for underfloor heating when glued down over the heated screed.

Oiled Oak Flooring

The floors

Why choose oil

Natural and matt

Spot-repairable

Simple to maintain

Oiled or lacquered?

Choose oiled when

Choose lacquered when

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Oiled Oak Flooring

The floors

Why choose oil

Natural and matt

Spot-repairable

Simple to maintain

Oiled or lacquered?

Choose oiled when

Choose lacquered when

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Oiled Oak,
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See it in your
own light.